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EGD 242X

1981 Vauxhall Chevette

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

29,125 mi
Last recorded29,125 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2008
Typical for 1981 Vauxhall Chevette49,509 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEGD 242X
MakeVauxhall
ModelChevette
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2008 29,125 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2008 29,125 miles

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

welding repairs o/f very poor standard

Fail 12 Jan 2008 29,125 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

welding repairs o/f very poor standard

Pass 22 Jan 2007 29,125 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Jan 2007 29,125 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Chevette?

Based on 7,438 MOT tests across 1,234 vehicles.

74.3%
Pass Rate
501
Miles/Year
51
Year Lifespan
1,234
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 705
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 286
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 219
Steering rack gaiter split 194
Headlamp aim too high 168
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EGD 242X is a 1981 Vauxhall Chevette in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1981 Vauxhall Chevette models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 49,509 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Chevette fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 705 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EGD 242X, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Chevette typically stays on UK roads for around 51 years. At 45 years old, this Vauxhall Chevette is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EGD 242X registered?

EGD 242X is a 1981 Vauxhall Chevette, first registered on 1 December 1981.

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